$2,609 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.34 in
Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Single Light Pendant for Wiener Werkstätte, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstätte used by Hoffmann in several variations
Crystal, Brass
$8,900
H 55.12 in Dm 21.66 in
Counterweight Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
of the original founder, studied under the renowned Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann
Brass
$9,415 / item
H 59.06 in Dm 19.69 in
Jugendstil Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Ceiling Light with Bulbs, Re Editi
By Koloman Moser, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling light with ten opaline glass bulbs, total drop custom made. Josef Hoffmann and Koloman
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, Josef Hoffmann, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
renowned Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann. In the following years the company realized modern
Brass
$3,001
H 44.89 in Dm 26.38 in
Hugo Gorge Six Light Brass Chandelier, Viennese Modern Age, 1930s, Austria
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Hugo Gorge
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Viennese Modern, together with Adolf Loos, Josef Frank, Dagobert Peche & Josef Hoffmann. He worked many
Bronze
Weiner Werkstätte Hanging Light
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in NYC, NY
corner details in the manner of Josef Hoffmann.
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Suspension Light, circa 1920, Nickel and Holophane Glass
By Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare nickeled Art Deco suspension light with Holophane glass diffusers from the early 20th century
Nickel
Sold
H 63 in Dm 27.96 in
Large Counterweight Pendant Light Josef Frank Patinated Brass Fabric Shade 1930s
By Josef Hoffmann, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Haus & Garten, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
. The light is based on a design by Josef Frank. In the mid-1920s, Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach founded
Brass
Vienna Secession Brass, Silk and Crystal Pendant Light
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos
Located in München, DE
Very rare Vienna Secession pendant lamp, probably a design by Josef Hoffmann or Adolf Loos, crafted
Brass
Austrian Art Deco Brass and Glass Lantern, circa 1940s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Beautiful brass and glass one-light lantern attributet to Josef Hoffmann, Austria, circa 1940s
Brass
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 31.5 in
8-Arm Chandelier Pendant Light Patinated Brass Bronze Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
for free of charge. The light fixture is most likely based on a design by Josef Hoffmann or Josef
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 27.56 in
Hugo Gorge Eight-Light Brass Chandelier, Viennese Modern Age, 1930s, Austria
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Hugo Gorge
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Modern, together with Adolf Loos, Josef Frank, Dagobert Peche & Josef Hoffmann. He worked many years for
Brass
$15,299
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
$3,900
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 1.12 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Solid Wood, Mirror Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid wood frame mirror, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Mirror, Wood
Pivot Single Wall Sconce with Articulating Arms in Brass
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only multidimensional, but it is an ever changing line drawing that nestles into a room. Rem...
Brass
Italian Adjustable Wall Light "Perla" Beige Modern Brass
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall light modern Italian swing. Fully modular. Cream color.
Brass, Iron
$9,114 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
French Mirror from the Early 20th Century – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Mirror from the Early 20th Century – Circa 1940 This elegant French mirror, crafted around 1940, embodies the minimalist and rationalist style typical of the era. With a simp...
Glass
$3,450
H 28.5 in W 59.75 in D 31.5 in
Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Gunni Omann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai Kristiansen's Model 60. Classic Made of solid and veneered teak. The desk features a desk top t...
Teak
$6,800 / set
H 36.62 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Set of 12 Brutalist Chairs in Pine & Shearling Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 12 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, reupholstered seats in a great quality lambswool. Made by Finsdahl Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1970s. These brutalist chairs have a ...
Wool, Wood, Pine, Lambskin
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$7,649
H 9.45 in Dm 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten. The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
Metal
$4,148 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
$264 / item
H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
21st Century ‘Volute’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Volute’ vase showcases delicate black underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradition...
Clay, Stoneware
$2,554 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Blue Light by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Industrial Glass & Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial Glass and Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century In the style of an industrial gas lamp pendant, converted to electric.
Brass
French Art Deco Sideboard in Sycamore
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
This French Art Deco sideboard in Sycamore wood is a stunning piece of furniture that offers both style and storage. This stunning piece features two lockable doors with five central...
Sycamore
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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